Bryan Tours Jap Colonies Delays Alien Land Bill Action
Secretary of State Bryan tours Florin and Walnut Grove farming communities in Sacramento county before any action on the anti alien land bill. Governor Johnson and Assemblyman Bradford escort him to observe Japanese residents and school enrollments while urging careful handling of treaty rights concerns.
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Sacramento
Cal
Bryan
Johnson
Florin
Walnut Grove
Sacramento County
Senate
Washington
California
Assemblyman
Bradford
Assemblyman Bradford
Isleton
Sierra
Wilson
Webb
Library Gift Rebuilds Tokyo Statistical Library
John Hyde donated 8000 volumes of statistical literature to the Tokio Statistical Society to replace its destroyed library. The collection includes official publications of 62 countries in 12 languages, long-run transactions of major statistical societies, and many reference books. Baron Sakatani, president of the society, announced the library would bear the donor’s name.
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Washington, D. C
California
Japan
John Hyde
Department of Agriculture
Tokio Statistical Society
Baron Sakatani
Tokio Society
Bryan lauds Golden Rule at expo banquet
Secretary of State Bryan praised the Golden Rule in talks with Panama-Pacific Exposition directors in San Francisco. He asserted the administration will abandon dollar diplomacy and push American capital to South American republics, with the canal zone as a center of enterprise and a dream of an American university there.
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San Francisco
Cal
Bryan
Tokio
Rio de Janeiro
South America
United States
Canal Zone
Diaz
Ernesto Fernandez Y Arteaga
Mexico
Republic of Honduras
Madero
San Antonio
Carranza
Ondava
Fernandez
Central
Felix Diaz
Juan A. Saldana
Mondragon
Piedras Negras
Mr. Fernandez
Secretary Bryan Signals Departure From Sacramento
Secretary Bryan telegraphed from Sacramento that he will leave. The message outlines an imminent departure and plans affecting ongoing duties and administrative transitions.
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Washington, D. C
Bryan Has
Sacramento
Local San Antonio Forecast Clouding Up Tonight
Local forecast for San Antonio and vicinity calls for increasing cloudiness tonight and Friday as a weather system approaches. No precipitation specified. Temperatures remain mild with light winds.
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San Antonio
Weather observations across major cities
Morning reports from ST LOUIS CHICAGO MILWAUKEE ST PAUL KANSAS CITY NEW YORK BOSTON and WASHINGTON show temperatures around 50s and 60s with clear or cloudy skies. Winds range from NW to SE and Friday forecasts call for fair or rain in various locales.
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ST. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Kansas City
New York
Boston
Washington
Washington Dili? Alien land bill stalls as Legislature waits
Officials in the city remain silent while the Secretary may have updated President Wilson on the alien land legislation. Final legislative action is pending, with announcements limited to indirect channels.
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Washington
Wilson
Wants Land Bill Vetoed by Governor Johnson
Rev. William Carter of New York, general secretary of the International Peace Forum, left Los Angeles for Sacramento to urge Governor Johnson to veto the anti alien land bill if it passes. Johnson is an honorary vice president of the forum and Carter is studying the Japanese land situation in California.
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Los Angeles
Cal
William Carter
New York
International Peace Forum
Sacramento
Johnson
California
New Yorkers Protest Action Against Treaty Dishonor
The New York Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution opposing any state actions that would dishonor the United States by impairing treaty obligations with a foreign state. It urged Californians to subordinate local irritation for the nation's honor and welfare.
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New York
New York Chamber of Commerce
United States
California
Wilson Heads to Newark on Pennsylvania Line Tour
President Wilson departed New Jersey today for Newark arriving by 7 50 PM for the first speech of a two day tour. He was escorted by Secretary Tumulty Major Rhoades and Dr Cary Grayson accompanying him on the trip.
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Wilson
New Jersey
Washington, D. C
Wilosn
Pennsylvania
Newark
N. J
Tumulty
Rhoades
Cary Grayson
Railroad hearing postponed to May 20
AUSTIN Texas May 1 The railroad commission issued an order delaying all matters set for hearing on May 13 from May 13 to May 20.
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Austin
Tex
Railroad Commission
Good advertising seed in fertile ground
The article compares advertising to planting seeds, noting that success depends on choosing good soil and seed. It urges merchants to plant advertising wisely, likening it to farming where careful preparation and knowledge yield productive results. The piece extols the advertising potential of The Lieut as a medium.
Sugar and Wool Tariff Debates Roil Congress
Senators protest tariff schedules citing fears of Hawaii turning to Japan if sugar is on the free list. President Wilson hosts brief talks with six Western Democrats while House debates the wool and sugar schedules amid party sparring and sharp exchanges on labor and duties.
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Washington, D. C
Hawaiian Islands
Works
Senate
Honolulu
Wilson
Newlands
Chamberlain
Lane
Thompson
Shaffroth
Walsh
White House
House
Sims
Tennessee
Underwood
Pacific Coast
Baker
California
Falconer
Washington
Representative Humphries
Representative Palmer
Pennsylvania
Humphries
Mann
Palmer
Representative Garrett
Fordney
Interstate liquor shipments ruling from attorney general
The attorney general's department ruled that the Allison bill banning intrastate liquor shipments into dry areas does not affect interstate shipments. It also noted that under the Webb bill interstate shipments to dry territories are allowed if sent directly to the consumer for personal use only and comply with all laws.
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Austin
Tex
R. R. Lewis
Matagorda
Allison
Webb
Powers Decide Not To Act At Present On Montenegro
London May 1 The European powers will not take coercive steps against Montenegro now. Ambassadors concluded no immediate measures are needed due to Montenegro’s stance. Montenegro’s reply on Scutari is non committal and leaves room for talks, while peace talks with Turkey proceed. King Nicholas awaits compensation to leave Scutari.
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London
Montenegro
Scutari
Little Kingdom
Albania
Balkan
Turkey
Nicholas
Wilson selects judge Campbell for United States Court of Claims
President Wilson named E. K. Campbell of Birmingham Alabama a longtime political manager for Representative Oscar Underwood as a nominee for the United States Court of Claims. The nomination was expected to go to the Senate today and may lead to Charles B Howery of Oxford Mississippi being elevated to chief justice of the same court.
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Washington, D. C
E. K. Campbell
Birmingham
Ala
Oscar Underwood
Wilson
United States Court of Claims
Senate
Campbell
Alabama
Charles B. Howery
Oxford
Miss
Court of Claims
President Wilson Nominates Officials and Texas Postmasters
President Wilson announced nominations including Joseph E. Davies in Wisconsin as assistant Comptroller of the Treasury and Walter W. Warwick in Ohio as collector of customs for Louisville. Other picks include Warner S. Kinkaid in New Mexico as U.S. marshal and Annie G. Rogers in Colorado as receiver of public moneys. Texas postmasters named are Frank W. Kirkland at Mount Calm T A Fuller at New Boston James W. Davis at Alvord L E Haskett at Chillicothe Mina Dougherty at Chillicothe and T E Vanlandinghain at Lone Oak.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Joseph E. Davies
Wisconsin
the Treasury
Walter W. Warwick
Ohio
Port of Louisville
Warner S. Kinkaid
United States
District of New Mexico
Andrew H. Hudspeth
Leadville
Colo
Annie G. Rogers
Colorado
Texas
British workers attack peace delegation voyage to America
A hostile group of British laborers led by Ben Tillet, Dock Workers' Union secretary, condemns the Anglo American Peace Centenary mission. They cable Samuel Gompers urging American unions not to back any effort that would help England in waging war against Germany.
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London
United States
Ben Tillet
Dock Workers’ Union
Samuel Gompers
Carnegie
America
England
Germany
Ben Tillett
Nominations Submitted as Congress Debates War Reports
Senate met at noon with President Wilson nominating several figures. Unanimous passage of the Dupont resolution seeks a war secretary report on retired officers and civil staff. Borah resolution requests a war department report on charges of human slavery in the Philippines. House opened at 11 a.m. resuming tariff bill amendments under the five minute rule. Rep Hobson proposed a parental court bill with jurisdiction over minors under sixteen.
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Senate
Wilson
Dupont
Secretary of War
Borah
Philippines
House
Hobson
United States
No Gauge for Worry in the Brown Camp
Campaign notes show Citizens' League backing Clinton G. Brown for mayor with a broad lead, while Ryan camp candidates face stronger opposition in certain wards. Precinct checks and physician verifications bolster Brown's lead. defections are dismissed as canards as Brown and allies mobilize big crowds at ward meetings and rallies.
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Citizens’ League
Clinton G. Brown
Joseph Ryan
Lwo
Ryan
Brown
Bedell
League
Finance Committee
San Pedro Park Pavilion
Paul Merscheidt
T. T. Jackson
Claude V. Birkhead
J. T. Sluder
John W. Warren
Reiden’s Hall
West Commerce and
San Marcos Streets
Carlos Bee
George R. Gillett
E. A. McAskill
Martin Arnold
T. D. Dobbs Jr
Mr. Brown
Bohemian Hall
East Commerce Street
Schulte
Sidney Thomas Very Low After Appendiсitis Operation
Sidney J. Thomas superintendent of the Dexas School for the Deaf is very low after an appendicitis operation. Gangrene set in before the operation and doctors are doubtful of recovery. He was a former newspaper man editing the Comanche Chief before his present posting and is widely known across Texas.
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Sidney Thomas Very Dow
Austin
Tex
Sidney J. Thomas
Dexas School For the Deaf
Thomas
Colquitt
Texas
Colonel Heard Is Named Adjutant of Southern Department
War Department orders assign Col John W Heard as adjutant of the Southern Department and Cavalry Division at Fort Sam Houston. He will relieve Col W S Scott, who has served as adjutant during sick leave of Col Thomas J Lewis and who handles Texas border militia affairs.
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War Department
John W. Heard
Southern Department
Cavalry Division
Fort Sam Houston
Army
Texas
San Antonio
Thomas J. Lewis
W. 8. Scott
Lewis
Heard
West Point
Third Cavalry
Sixth Cavalry
W. Ss. Scott
Department of Texas
Rio Grande
Scott
First Cavalry Brigade
Crevasse in Mississippi levee widens near Gibson's Landing
The main Mississippi river levee crevasse near Gibson's Landing in Vidalia area has widened to about a half mile, flooding Concordia parish crops and towns. Engineers tarp the north end and plan to tie the end later, as waters spread and thousands of acres suffer damage. Over 100,000 rations have been distributed by Lt. Holliday in the flood region.
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Vidalia
Gibson's Landing
Concordia
Holliday
Rain Expected Near Local Area Says Weather Man
Major Allen Buell of the weather bureau predicts rain will come slowly, with prospects good in the region. The storm over the middle Rocky mountains has changed little in 24 hours, and the forecast hinges on patience.
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Allen Buell
Weather Bureau
Major Buell
Rocky Mountain
Rush to complete Panama Canal gains pace in isthmus reports
Washington reports show nine giant steam shovels on 12 hour shifts at Culebra Cut racing to finish the canal. Officials had expected ships could pass by October, but rapid progress may enable earlier operation through the troublesome section once the locks are ready.
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Washington, D.C
Panama Canal
Isthmus
Culebra
One-half Cent a Word Ad Rates for Ten Day Insertion
One-half cent per word for a ten day Lieutnant advertisement including two Sundays if started tomorrow or on Saturday or Sunday. Advertisers may telephone their ads for convenience and pay later. Old phone Crockett 1742 and new phone 17¢.
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Crockett
Warning of Assault on Capital Sent by Carranza
Carranza orders Zapata’s southern division to advance on Mexico City with 15,000 troops within two weeks. Foreigners urged to leave by rail to Vera Cruz and Salina Cruz as leaders plan to isolate the capital. Garza quotes Carranza promising protection of life and property and warns against delaying departure.
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Carranza
Zapata
Mexico City
Mexico
Venustiano Carranza
Roque Gonzales Garza
Vera Cruz
Salina Cruz
Gonzales Garza
Morelos
Guerrero
Emiliano Zapata
Oaxaca
Diaz
Tehuantepec National
Troops Seize Car in Eagle Pass Load of Cartridges
U S troops seized an automobile numbered 2002 from San Antonio on Main Street Eagle Pass early this morning containing 10 000 cartridges. The car and contents are being held for investigation and action by authorities.
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Laredo
Department of Justice
Automobile
Eagle Pass
Tex
San Antonio
United States
Daughters in Ignorance Reported About Father Murder
The two daughters Eleanor B. A. Dingwall and Mina B. A. Dingwall learn of their father W. B. A. Dingwall, director of the Santy, only after a murder case reaches their school. The article notes the daughters were unaware of the crime while in class.
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W. B. A. Dingwall
The
Santy
Sara Intioeune
Eleanor B. A. Dingwall
Mina B. A. Dingwall
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State of
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Miguel Gonzales
Leopoldo Martinez
Eliseo Arredondo
Francisco Quevedo
Monclova
Gonzales
Martinez
Arredondo Arived
Newton
Carter-Mullaly Transfer
J. M. Roberts
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